Hundreds of prolific Wikipedia editors are threatening to go on strike
Hundreds of Wikipedia editors are threatening to strike after the Wikimedia Foundation disbanded a key engineering team. The layoffs have raised concerns about union-busting and the future of community engagement. Editors are demanding the reinstatement of the team and changes to the wishlist process for new features.
- ▪The Wikimedia Foundation laid off the Community Tech team, which supported Wikipedia's volunteer editors.
- ▪The decision has sparked outrage among contributors, who fear it undermines community engagement.
- ▪Some editors suspect the layoffs are linked to ongoing unionization efforts within the foundation.
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ReportCloseReportPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All ReportNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsTechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechHundreds of prolific Wikipedia editors are threatening to go on strike After the Wikimedia Foundation abruptly dissolved a beloved team of engineers, Wikipedia’s volunteers are angry — and discussing how they can push back.by Mia SatoCloseMia SatoFeatures Writer, The VergePosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Mia SatoMay 29, 2026, 12:00 PM…
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